ji6 ji5異議异议
Jyutpingji6 ji5
Yaleyih yíh
Definition
An objection, dissent, or difference of opinion.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone, often appearing in meetings, legal contexts, or official discussions. It sounds significantly more professional than using colloquial phrases like 唔同意 or 反對. Using it in casual conversation can make you sound like you are mimicking a formal announcement or a committee chairperson.
Examples
Does anyone have any objections to this plan?
He has absolutely no objection to this decision.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it in casual settings with friends, as it will sound overly stiff or pretentious. For everyday disagreements, stick to 唔同意 or 唔鍾意.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
